Class II · Moderate risk
niCARdipine Hydrochloride Injection
Presence of Particulate Matter: Product contaminated with particulate matter identified as hair, glass and/or paraformaldehyde
Cardene IV (Nicardipine Hydrochloride)
Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.
Why it was recalled
CGMP Deviations
Cause type: cGMP deviation
Departures from current Good Manufacturing Practice found in production or during FDA inspection. A broad quality-system cause: the batch was made under conditions that fall short of FDA manufacturing standards. All cgmp deviation recalls.
What was recalled
CARDENE IV (Nicardipine Hydrochloride) in 0.83% Sodium Chloride Injection, 40 mg in 200 mL (0.2 mg/mL) in GALAXY Single-Dose Container, Manufactured and Marketed by: Baxter Healthcare Corporation, Deerfield, IL 60015 USA, NDC 43066-016-10.
Affected NDC
43066-0016-10
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Drug: Nicardipine
Product details
From the FDA NDC directory, for the product code this recall names. Compare with the label on your package.
| Product | Strength | Form & route | Labeler | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardene IV nicardipine hydrochloride NDC 43066-0016 |
.2 mg/mL | Injection, Solution Intravenous |
Baxter Healthcare Corporation | Rx |
- Recalling firm
- Baxter Healthcare Corporation
- NDC code
- 43066-016-10
- Origin
- IL, United States
- Initiated by
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- FDA recall number
- D-0813-2026 · FDA notice
Check, then ask. Class II means harm is possible but usually temporary or reversible. Find the lot number on your package; if it matches, ask your pharmacist about a replacement. Do not simply stop a prescribed medication on your own - the gap can be riskier than the recall.
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